Bucs GM Eyes Long-Term Diaby Deal, Drafting Pass Rusher

0:00On April 2nd, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been hunting for a top-tier pass-resher for years, but their general manager Jason Lickt struck gold with. Linebacker Yaya Diabie in the third round of the 2023 draft out of Louisville. In just a couple pro seasons, Diabies racked up 19 combined sacks and tackles for loss, giving the team solid bang for their pick. Lick dropped some real talk during the NFL's annual league meetings this week, telling reporters he'd love to lock Diabie down long term as a young, stud who's flying a bit under the radar. Fans and analysts see Diabies' impact on the defense, especially how he thrives when paired with vets like Hayes and Redic last season, but his pressure dipped hard once Redic got hurt. Now, with the draft kicking off this month, the Bucks are eyeing another early round pass-resher to juice up Diabie stats and keep defences guessing. That set up could mean big things for Diabies next contract, too, setting him up for a breakout as the Bucks build out their front seven. I'm Cory with the story. That's your NFL news today update, AI powered and always on.